Flag of France
The flag of France is blue, white, and red. It's a country in Europe, its capital city is Paris, and its money is the Euro.
- Capital
- Paris
- Continent
- Europe
- Currency
- Euro
- Languages
- French
- Famous landmark
- Eiffel Tower
Fun fact: Home to the famous Eiffel Tower!
The story of this flag
France's flag is called the Tricolore, which means "three colours". It comes from the French Revolution, which began in 1789: blue and red are the colours of the city of Paris, and white was the colour of the king. The stripes stand up and down, and the blue one is always next to the flagpole.
Facts about France for kids
- Population
- 68.7 million
- Size
- 551,695 km²
- Neighbours
- Andorra, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland
- Coast
- Yes
- Highest point
- Mont Blanc (4,806 m)
- Cars drive on the
- Right
- Phone code
- +33
- National anthem
- La Marseillaise
- National animal
- Gallic rooster
- Most popular sport
- Football
- Famous food
- Croissant, Baguette, and Crêpes
Mild: Cool winters, warm summers and rain all through the year. Mediterranean: Hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
Flags that look similar
- Flag of Croatia
- Flag of Czechia
- Flag of Iceland
- Flag of Luxembourg
- Flag of the Netherlands
- Flag of Norway
Test yourself!
Questions about this flag
- What is the capital of France?
- The capital of France is Paris.
- Which continent is France in?
- France is in Europe.
- What money does France use?
- France uses the Euro.
- What colors are on the flag of France?
- The flag of France is blue, white, and red.
- Does the flag of France have a star?
- No, there's no star on the flag of France.
- Which flags look like the flag of France?
- Flags with similar colors include Croatia, Czechia, Iceland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway.
- How many people live in France?
- About 68.7 million people live in France.
- What is the national animal of France?
- The national animal of France: Gallic rooster.
- What food is France famous for?
- France is famous for Croissant, Baguette, and Crêpes.
- What is the weather like in France?
- Mild: Cool winters, warm summers and rain all through the year. Mediterranean: Hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters.
- Which side of the road do cars drive on in France?
- In France, cars drive on the right.